What is the capital of Manipur?

Appeared in: ESIC Nursing Officer -2019 (Shift -1)

Explanation

Imphal is the capital city of the state of Manipur in Northeast India.
It is located in a valley at the center of the state and is a hub of political, cultural, and economic activity.
The city is known for its historical Kangla Fort and the Ima Keithel, a unique market run entirely by women.

Option B: Itanagar is the capital of the state of Arunachal Pradesh, not Manipur.
Option C: Kohima is the capital of the state of Nagaland, not Manipur.
Option D: Dispur is the capital of the state of Assam, not Manipur.

Visual 1: Map - A map of Northeast India highlighting the states of Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Assam with their respective capital cities.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Capitals of Indian States as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This is a general knowledge question and does not have direct clinical relevance to nursing practice.
General awareness, including geography and civics, is often a component of the preliminary sections of nursing entrance examinations.
What if? - If a nurse is posted to a health center in a different state, knowing the capital and basic geography is essential for understanding administrative structures, referral pathways to tertiary hospitals (often located in capitals), and local context.

How to Approach the Question

This is a factual recall question from the general knowledge section.
First, identify the key entity in the question, which is the state 'Manipur'.
Next, recall the capital city associated with this state from your general knowledge.
Review the given options to find the correct match.
If you are unsure, use the process of elimination. If you know the capitals for the other states listed in the options (e.g., you know Kohima is the capital of Nagaland), you can eliminate them to narrow down the choices.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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Practise the full ESIC Nursing Officer -2019 (Shift -1)

Attempt every question from this paper in a timed mock, then review the full solution for each one.